Participation of Students with Visual Impairments in Physical Education Activities in an Inclusive Senior High School in Ghana

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the extent to which students with visual impairments participate in physical education activities in Wenchi Methodist Senior High School in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. Data was gathered from 60 students with visual impairments and two tutors teaching physical education. One-on-one interview and questionnaire were used for the data collection. The study revealed that, students with visual impairments participated partially in all the aspects of physical education activities such as, gymnastics, ball games, athletics and physical fitness activities. The study also found out that the level of participation was not different for those with low vision and their colleagues who are totally blind. The researchers recommended that resources should be provided for students with visual impairments, in order to fully participate in intensive physical education activities